The Hancock County Hornets will head out to square off against the Ohio County Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Hancock County has given up an average of 11.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Things were looking good for Hancock County after they put the first run on the board on Thursday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They lost 14-4 to McLean County. The Hornets have struggled against the Cougars recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Jack Roberts made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two triples and two RBI.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last matchup, Ohio County made sure to put some runs up on the board against John Hardin on Thursday. The Eagles blew past the Bulldogs 13-2. Considering the Eagles have won 14 contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Easton English looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brantley McBride, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Keaton Daugherty was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Ohio County's record is now 20-14. As for Hancock County, their loss dropped their record down to 10-20.
Hancock County suffered a grim 47-0 defeat to Ohio County in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Hornets avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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